Heels vs. Heel: What's the Difference?

The rounded posterior portion of the human foot under and behind the ankle.

The rounded posterior portion of the human foot under and behind the ankle.

The corresponding part of the hind foot of other vertebrates.

The corresponding part of the hind foot of other vertebrates.

A similar anatomical part, such as the fleshy rounded base of the human palm or the hind toe of a bird.

A similar anatomical part, such as the fleshy rounded base of the human palm or the hind toe of a bird.

The part, as of a sock, shoe, or stocking, that covers the heel.

The part, as of a sock, shoe, or stocking, that covers the heel.

The built-up portion of a shoe or boot, supporting the heel.

The built-up portion of a shoe or boot, supporting the heel.

One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread.

One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread.

The part of the head of a golf club where it joins the shaft.

The part of the head of a golf club where it joins the shaft.

The end of a violin bow where the handle is located.

The end of a violin bow where the handle is located.

The lower end of a mast.

The lower end of a mast.

The after end of a ship's keel.

The after end of a ship's keel.

(Botany) The basal end of a plant cutting or tuber used in propagation.

(Botany) The basal end of a plant cutting or tuber used in propagation.

Oppression; tyranny

Oppression; tyranny

(Informal) A dishonorable or unscrupulous person.

(Informal) A dishonorable or unscrupulous person.

A tilt, as of a boat, to one side.

A tilt, as of a boat, to one side.

To furnish with a heel or heels.

To furnish with a heel or heels.

To repair or replace the heels, as for shoes.

To repair or replace the heels, as for shoes.

(Slang) To furnish, especially with money.

(Slang) To furnish, especially with money.

To arm (a gamecock) with gaffs.

To arm (a gamecock) with gaffs.

To press or strike with the heel

To press or strike with the heel

To follow at one's heels

To follow at one's heels

To tilt or cause to tilt to one side.

To tilt or cause to tilt to one side.

To cover the roots of (a plant) with soil temporarily, as while preparing for a more permanent planting. Often with in

To cover the roots of (a plant) with soil temporarily, as while preparing for a more permanent planting. Often with in

Plural of heel

(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

High-heeled shoes.

The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.

The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.

The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.

A woman's high-heeled shoe.

(firearms) The back, upper part of the stock.

The last or lowest part of anything.

A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.

(US) The base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise.

(informal) A contemptible, unscrupulous, inconsiderate or thoughtless person.

A headlining wrestler regarded as a "bad guy," whose ring persona embodies villainous or reprehensible traits and demonstrates characteristics of a braggart and a bully.

(card games) The cards set aside for later use in a patience or solitaire game.

Anything resembling a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob.

(architecture) The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter.

The obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.

A cyma reversa.

(carpentry) The short side of an angled cut.

(golf) The part of a club head's face nearest the shaft.

The lower end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the toe (upper end).

In a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder.

(nautical) The junction between the keel and the stempost of a vessel; an angular wooden join connecting the two.

(nautical) The act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant.

To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.

To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).

To kick with the heel.

(transitive) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc.

(transitive) To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.

To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.

To make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up.

To incline to one side; to tilt.

To lean or tip to one side, as a ship; as, the ship heels aport; the boat heeled over when the squall struck it.

To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like.

To add a heel to; as, to heel a shoe.

To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.

To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.

To make (a fair catch) standing with one foot advanced, the heel on the ground and the toe up.

The hinder part of the foot; sometimes, the whole foot; - in man or quadrupeds.

The hinder part of any covering for the foot, as of a shoe, sock, etc.; specif., a solid part projecting downward from the hinder part of the sole of a boot or shoe.

The latter or remaining part of anything; the closing or concluding part.

Anything regarded as like a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob.

The part of a thing corresponding in position to the human heel; the lower part, or part on which a thing rests

Management by the heel, especially the spurred heel; as, the horse understands the heel well.

The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter. In the United States, specif., the obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.

The part of the face of the club head nearest the shaft.

In a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder.

The bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground

The back part of the human foot

Someone who is morally reprehensible;

One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread

The lower end of a ship's mast

(golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft

The piece of leather that fits the heel

Tilt to one side;

Follow at the heels of a person

Perform with the heels;

Strike with the heel of the club;

Put a new heel on;